Origin
Dover, NH
Night in Dover on Tuesday
Local time
10:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dover, NH to Candia, NH
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
52m
Distance
34 mi
55 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
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6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dover, NH
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Candia, NH
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion across New Hampshire, the 34-mile trek from Dover to Candia is an efficient way to traverse the Northeast region. Expect to spend about 52 minutes behind the wheel, making this a straightforward day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate a mix of road types, primarily utilizing NH 101, Calef Highway, and Knox Marsh Road. With a fuel budget of just $5, this route is highly economical for those looking to reach their destination without significant expense. Since the entire drive stays within the state, you can easily complete the trip in a single afternoon or morning. It is a practical choice for travelers who prefer a brief, predictable journey over a long-distance haul.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
17 miles from Dover, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 26m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This trip offers a mixed driving profile that keeps the experience varied rather than monotonous. Approximately 35% of your travel occurs on highways, allowing for brief periods of faster movement between slower, local stretches. You will encounter your longest uninterrupted segment while navigating 11.9 miles on NH 101, which provides a steady rhythm before you transition onto smaller roads. The character of the drive shifts as you move from the thoroughfares onto secondary routes like Knox Marsh Road, requiring you to adjust your pace accordingly. Expect a balanced transition between open road sections and more localized driving conditions throughout the 34-mile duration.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
436 ft
66 ft
Total Climb
395 ft
Total Descent
104 ft
Highest Point
436 ft
~31.5 mi in
Elevation Range
370 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Dover, NH to Candia, NH is easy. At 52m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Dover, NH to Candia, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Central Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hale Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Locust Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Silver Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Knox Marsh Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Manchester Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lee Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dover, NH and Candia, NH.
1
Start on the route
23 ft
·
8 sec
·
the route
2
Turn sharp left onto Main Street
322 ft
·
19 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn sharp left onto Central Avenue
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
Central Avenue
4
Turn right onto Hale Street
344 ft
·
18 sec
·
Hale Street
5
Turn left onto Locust Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Locust Street
6
Turn right onto Silver Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Silver Street
7
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Knox Marsh Road
213 ft
·
5 sec
·
Knox Marsh Road
8
Exit the roundabout onto Knox Marsh Road
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Knox Marsh Road
9
Continue on Manchester Road
348 ft
·
8 sec
·
Manchester Road
10
Continue on Lee Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Lee Road
11
Continue on Turtle Pond Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Turtle Pond Road
12
Take the ramp right
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
13
Merge slight left onto Concord Road
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Concord Road
14
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Lee Circle
289 ft
·
8 sec
·
Lee Circle
15
Exit the rotary onto Calef Highway
9.6 mi
·
14 min
·
Calef Highway
16
Take the exit slight right
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
17
Merge slight left
12 mi
·
13 min
18
Take the exit slight right toward NH 43: Candia, Deerfield
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
NH 43: Candia, Deerfield
19
Turn right
381 ft
·
9 sec
20
Keep slight right
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
21
Turn straight onto Old Candia Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Candia Road
22
Turn straight onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Main Street
23
Continue on Deerfield Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Deerfield Road
24
Turn right onto Old Deerfield Road
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Old Deerfield Road
25
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Because this is a relatively short 52-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time based on your personal schedule. You likely will not need to plan for formal rest stops given the modest mileage, but keeping your fuel tank topped off is a smart move before heading out. Since you are spending a small $5 fuel budget, it is easy to keep your travel costs predictable. Keep in mind that with zero planned stops in the data, this route is best suited for those who want to reach Candia directly and efficiently. Use the 11.9-mile stretch on NH 101 to set a comfortable pace before transitioning into the local road segments that finalize your arrival.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 17 miles from Dover, NH, or about 26m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 34 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 17 miles or 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Candia, NH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Dover, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Dover, NH
This is one driving day of about 34 miles and 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Dover, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17 mi from Dover, NH · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17 miles from Dover, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Candia, NH
The final approach into Candia, NH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Candia, NH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.47 one way
$10.95 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.02 | $12.04 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.51 | $13.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.51 | $15.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.57 | $1.63 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.97 | $1.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.76 | $2.18 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Candia, NH
Night in Candia on Tuesday
Local time
10:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Light Rain
S 10 mph
80% chance
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
4 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
52m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Dover, NH to Candia, NH covers 34 miles and takes about 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, Central Avenue, Hale Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17 miles from Dover, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.47 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Dover, NH to Candia, NH is easy. At 52m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Dover, NH to Candia, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Dover, NH to Candia, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 66 ft to 436 ft elevation with about 395 ft of total climbing.
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